Cornwall Illustrated. In a Series of Views, of Castles, Seats of the Nobility, Mines, Picturesque Scenery, Towns, Public Buildings, Churches, Antiquities, &c. [A Shell Guide].
London: The Architectural Press, 1934. 8vo. First edition. Original ring binding with card covers. Four coloured maps and numerous black and white photographs throughout. Advertisement for Shell on the Road at the rear by Edward Bawden. Both covers creased and rubbed and very partially detached from the spiral binding. There is a short tear to the top edge of the front cover. The map section is slightly foxed with a very short closed tear to the leading edge of one page. There are scattered marks throughout as if someone with grubby fingers has turned the pages. Good. Item #6848
'IF you only try to like wasps they will like you BUT IF you are foolish enough to get stung, it is a good thing to have a blue bag handy.' The first Shell Guide in first edition.
Price: £175.00